Christian Moerlein Brewing Company1621 Moore St.www.facebook.com/christianmoerleinFri: 4pm-12am; Sat: 12pm-12am; Sun: 12-6pmThe brewers of Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. have created a new beer called the Moerlein Connector IPA to mark the Grand Opening of the Cincinnati Bell Connector on September 9. The beer, along with a commemorative Connector pint glass, will be available as supplies last beginning September 9 at the Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, and the Christian Moerlein Malt House Tap Room, 1621 Moore Street, along with other establishments along the route of the streetcar. Free tours of brewery.

Drinkery1150 Main St.www.drinkotr.comFri: 4pm - 2am; Sat: 12:00pm - 2:00am; Sun: 12:00pm - 12:00amOn Sunday, as part of Second Sunday on Main, there will be multiple antique, vintage, record, clothing, art, oddities, gardening vendors taking part in the festivities as well as a DJ and live music

Japp’s Since 18791134 Main Streetwww.facebook.com/Japps1879Fri: 4pm-2am; Sat: 2pm-2amThe entire cocktail list for the week with be themed with Streetcar named drinks and a special punch to anyone who mentions the streetcar. Live music on Friday and Saturday, and will have complimentary light bites by Bottle & Basket on Saturday.

Rhinegeist1910 Elm St.www.rhinegeist.comFri: 3pm-2am; Sat: 12pm-2am; Sun: 12pm-10pmFriday: Streetcar Launch Party on rooftop with commemorative glass and $1 off when mention streetcar; commemorative tapping of Traction Cream Ale; live DJ; raffle to be entered to win streetcar passes.September 9 to September 18: $1 off pint with proof of ride or pass.

Mannequin Boutique1311 Main St.www.Mannequin Boutique.comFri: 12-7pm; Sat: 12-7pm; Sun: 12-4pmMannequin Boutique on Main will be open, but we are also having a HUGE BLOWOUT sale at our Warehouse at the former Grammer’s Restaurant at the corner of Liberty and Walnut (warehouse hours are F-Sun 10-5pm).

Second Sunday on Main12th to Liberty on Main St.www.facebook.com/OTRSSOM/?fref=ts&ref=br_tfSun: 12pm-5pmMain Street OTR's block festival is excited to welcome the Cincinnati Bell Connector. We will greet you at the 12th and Main stop with local music, food trucks, local vendors, and specials from the great merchants.

ArtWorkswww.artworkscincinnati.org/muraltours/weekend-tours/Streetcar Mural Tour from 6-7pm on Friday on one of the streetcars. This streetcar-based tour will explore murals visible from the streetcar route. ArtWorks will offer discounts for its regular walking mural tours to streetcar riders during this time. The regular mural tours are offered every Saturday through October.

Red Bike56 Stations throughout Downtown Cincinnati, OTR, Uptown, and Northern Kentucky.www.cincyredbike.orgFri: 24/7; Sat: 24/7; Sun: 24/7$2 off Red Bike Day Passes all weekend long to celebrate the birth of Red Bike’s Baby Brother, the CB Connector. Use Promo Code: 2222 at any Red Bike station or online to receive the discounted pass.

Second Sunday on MainTwelfth to Liberty on Main Street, Over-the-Rhinehttp://secondsundayonmain.org/Sun: Noon-5pmOver-the-Rhine’s eclectic monthly street festival

Wash Park Art Gallery1215 Elm Streetwww.washparkart.comFri: 5pm-8pm; Sat: 10am-8pm; Sun: 2pm-5pmArt-on-the-Line! Outside: beloved Cincinnati artists will be painting railside along the 1200 block of Elm. Inside: special "smalls" of streetcar and line views will be on sale in addition to our current exhibit, THE HEBENSTREITS.

The Bar at Palm Court35 West Fifth St.www.facebook.com/orchidsatpalmcourtFri: 11am-1am; Sat: 11am-1am; Sun: 5pm-12amA special cocktail, the 21/55, named in honor of the last two streetcar lines to run in Cincinnati.

Moerlein Lager House115 Joe Nuxhall Waywww.moerleinlagerhouse.comFri: 11am-1am; Sat: 11am-1am; Sun: 11am-11pmThe brewers of Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. have created a new beer called the Moerlein Connector IPA to mark the Grand Opening of the Cincinnati Bell Connector on September 9. The beer, along with a commemorative Connector pint glass, will be available as supplies last beginning September 9 at the Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, and the Christian Moerlein Malt House Tap Room, 1621 Moore Street, along with other establishments along the route of the streetcar.

Booksellers on Fountain Square505 Vine St.www.facebook.com/booksellersonfountainsquareFri: 7am-9 pm; Sat: 9am-9pm; Sun: 11am-5pmMention the streetcar for 10% off any one item. Cafe will feature the Cable Car Cappuccino, the Railway Mocha, and the Train Tracks Frappe.

Friends of the Public Library Gift Shop800 Vine St.www.Friends.CincinnatiLibrary.orgFri: 10am-4pm; Sat: 10am-4pmFilled with treasures for history lovers, readers, writers and gift-givers, The Library Friends’ Shop at the Main Library has a wide array of merchandise to delight shoppers of all ages. In addition to a large selection of gently used books, videos, and CDs.

Architectural Foundation of CincinnatiDownload their new app ArchiTour Cincinnati from The App Store or Google Play for a self-guided architectural walking tours. The first three tours are: Streetcar Route, 20 Must See Buildings and Fourth/Fifth Street route. www.architecturecincy.org

Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraTaft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St.www.cincinnatisymphony.orgSat: Doors open at 6:30pm; concert at 8pmBe among the first to take the Streetcar to the CSO opening weekend concert at the Taft Theatre. Featuring the incomparable pianist Emanuel Ax and Shostakovich Symphony No.5. Tickets start at $12. 513.381.3300 cincinnatisymphony.org

Contemporary Arts Center44 East Sixth St. www.contemporaryartscenter.orgFri: 7am- 11pm; Sat: 9am-3pm; Sun: 9am-3pmOpening of new exhibition season with a survey show by artist Glenn Brown. Free opening night party on Friday with an artist talk.

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County800 Vine St. www.CincinnatiLibrary.orgFri: 9am – 6pm; Sat: 9am-6pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm Friday at 4pm: An exhibit opening ceremony for Cincinnati Transportation: Past, Present and Future Saturday at 1pm: Enjoy a presentation with the award-winning Genealogy & Local History Department. Patricia Van Skaik presents: It’s a Family Affair: Cincinnati’s Early Streetcar Drivers, Conductors and Mechanics.Sunday at 2pm: Enjoy a presentation with the award-winning Genealogy & Local History Department at the Main Library. Dr. Robert Wimberg presents Moving Cincinnati: A History of Trolleys, Cable Cars, Inclines, and Streetcars

With the 4th of July comes a three-day weekend, time to spend with family and friends, fireworks, barbeques, and an extra day to explore Over-the-Rhine. This is your ultimate guide to July 4th in OTR, including special hours, savings, and celebrations! We’ve got you covered for everything from where to start your Monday with the perfect cup of coffee, to finding the perfect dinner spot to end your long weekend on a high note! Don’t forget the 4th of July Jam in Washington Park on Saturday starting at 3pm.

Full list of open businesses below.

Start your morning off right:

Enjoy a cup of joe at Coffee Emporium

Grab some breakfast at Tucker’s on 13th or brunch at Nation Kitchen and Bar

Kit and Ace – Kit and Ace will be serving Old Fashioned's, local brews and bubbly all weekend, and DJ the DJ will be spinning tunes on Saturday from 1-5 pm. Stop by for the free drinks and jams, and stay for the latest in technical apparel that will be sure to make Dad cool again.

High Street – High Street will be your one stop shop for your Father's Day gift. Check out their newly expanded Men's store and pick out the perfect gift from great brands. Your dad is sure to love his gift.

Artichoke– Is your dad a master in the kitchen? Artichoke is offering 25% off of OXO On Barista Brain coffeemakers and grinders, and Father's Day specials on Wusthof knives, great bar/beer/wine gifts, great things for the grill, and lots of other great gifts!

Frameshop - Frameshop is owned by a new father, so they’ll be offering 10% discounts to any framing projects specific to a father. Create an heirloom with frameshop.

Chairperson's Award; Mortar—They encourage non-traditional entrepreneurs by connecting gifts and talents with resources and knowledge, in order to positively participate in the rise of Cincinnati!

Norma Petersen Arts and Culture Award; The Woodward—This venue has continued to serve as a catalyst for the business district through diverse programming, where Greater Cincinnati residents and out-of-town music lovers can routinely travel to OTR for dinner in the neighborhood, followed by a show at the Woodward!

Property Development of the Year; Chatfield College— Chatfield searched for a new Cincinnati location, but chose to stay in OTR to remain central and to continue to serve the community. They opened their newly renovated OTR Campus in August 2015 which boasts modern classrooms, state-of-the-art science lab, and the most current technology available!

New Business of the Year; Sundry + Vice— In less than a year, the Sundry cocktail/bar has ascended the ranks of the top cocktail bars in the city, and has been named to the "Best Of" lists in CityBeat, Cincinnati Magazine, and Cincinnati Refined.

Business of the Year; The Transept—This historic German gothic church was fully transformed and opened its doors in October 2015. The combination of stunning design, classical significance, and reimagined purpose gives those who experience the Transept a truly unforgettable experience!

Individual Contribution of the Year; The Red Door Project— Barbara Hauser receives the Individual Contribution award for her work with The Red Door Project, which has been instrumental for promoting artists in Cincinnati. She has worked extremely hard on this project and has devoted countless hours to this community!

Entrepreneur of the Year; Cydney Rabe— Her fitness center, Core, is an indisputable success with its clients around the clock; Her juice bar, Off the Vine, saw positive cash flow within weeks of opening. She is a passionate and effective entrepreneur who has given the neighborhood two businesses that help build OTR as a community!

Restaurant of the Year; Taft's Ale House—They turned a church (built in 1850) into a one-of-a-kind brewery, bar, and restaurant that can seat a few hundred patrons at a time and has employed a staff of over 100 people! They opened their doors in April 2015 and have seen great success.

Community Impact Award; Future Leaders OTR— They create an environment and an expectation of success for OTR youth by providing tools to help young men and women forge their futures through workshops, social events, mentorship and community service!